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Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Jurgen Klopp, Manuel Pellegrini, Top Reaction

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini defended his decision to start backup goalkeeper Willy Caballero against Liverpool in the Capital One Cup final, after his hat-trick of saves from the penalty spot won the trophy after extra time at Wembley on Sunday.

By contrast, Liverpool chief Jurgen Klopp, never one to sugarcoat things, didn't hold back when expressing how low he feels in defeat. He also chided Liverpool's lack of quality in front of goal, particularly from the spot.

Speaking about the controversial call to start Caballero, whom Pellegrini worked with at Malaga, ahead of regular No. 1 Joe Hart, the City gaffer stated it was about keeping his promise, win or lose, per Squawka News:

Manuel Pellegrini: "I'd prefer to lose the cup than my word.